Types of Literature

1. Under the heading: Types of
Literature, list in your book, and explain in one sentence for each,
what the first five types of literature are that are shown
below.

2. Explain the difference between Myths and
Legends.

3. Find some science fiction stories on the Internet, and
then describe in one paragraph an interesting character or creature from
one of the stories. Then draw and colour the character you selected.
Remember to note the name of the author, the story title and the Internet
site you used.

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Here are some of the popular categories of books and stories in
literature:

An autobiography is the story of a
person's life written or told by that person.

Bill Peet: An
Autobiography

A biography is the story of a person's
life written or told by another person.

Eleanor, by Barbara
Cooney

A fable is a story that teaches a moral
or a lesson. It often has animal characters.

The Tortoise and the
Hare

Fantasy novels are often set in worlds
much different from our own and usually include magic, sorcery and
mythical creatures.

The Harry Potter series by J. K.
Rowling

A folktale is a story that has been
passed down, usually orally, within a culture. It may be based on
superstition and feature supernatural characters. Folktales include fairy
tales, tall tales, trickster tales and other stories passed down over
generations.

Hansel and Gretel

A legend is a story that has been handed
down over generations and is believed to be based on history, though it
typically mixes fact and fiction. The hero of a legend is usually a
human.

King Arthur and the
Roundtable

A myth is a traditional story that a
particular culture or group once accepted as sacred and true. It may
center on a god or supernatural being and explain how something came to
be, such as lightning or music or the world itself.

The Greek story of the Titan
Prometheus bringing fire to humankind

Science fiction stories examine how
science and technology affect the world. The books often involve fantasy
inventions that may be reality in the future.

The Left Hand of Darkness, by
Ursula Le
Guin

( The list of types of literature is from Pearson Education. )______________________________________________________________________